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The Yeti SB-66 has landed!!!

Aug 6, 2011 at 7:26
by Stephen Roche  
The Yeti SB-66 HAS LANDED one of 25 in the uk size Meduim 2900 Ring the shop for details
The new yeti sb66 came in to the shop today! and does it look sweet!



This is only 1 of 25 in the uk so if you any of you are intressted give the shop a ring!

also guys i would like to remind you of out troy lee sale thats going on at the moment, troy lee D3 carbons going for £250 and composites going for £220 free postage


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Details
2011 Yeti SB66


Yeti's latest installment to their Cross Country mountain bike range is the SB66.

SWITCH TECHNOLOGY is an optimised dual-link design that utilizes an eccentric mechanism that switches direction as the bike moves through travel. Built into a compact assembly, the eccentric creates a micro-link that continously repositions the lower pivot of the swing arm, allowing us to create a suspension system with no compromises.

Efficient pedalling. At the begining of the travel the eccentric link is rotating in a rearward direction, guiding the lower pivot of the swing arm rearward. The counter-clockwise motion coupled with the initial rearward wheel path creates an excellent pedaling platform, making the SB-66 pedal and climb crisply without sacrificing small bump sensitivity.

Responsive mid-stroke. The flat linear shape of the leverage ratio coupled with Switch Technology allows the bike suspension to be more responsive, especially in the mid-stroke of the travel. This essentially creates a larger "sweet spot", keeping the rider higher in the travel throughout that portion and allowing the suspension to react better to bigger hits. There are no unexpected spikes or wallows so cornering and jumping feeling comfortable and consistent throughout travel.

Contoinous travel. Once the SB-66 reaches the inflection point (about 100mm into the travel), the eccentric link starts to rotate in the forward (clockwise) direction. This means the rate at which the chain stay grows drops off quickly, allowing the suspension to work independently of chain forces and pedal feedback. Because the suspension isn't being impeded by chain growth in the last third of the travel, the smooth feel in the middle of the stroke continues all the way to the full compression without a harsh bottom out feeling.


Travel 6.00" [152mm]
Weight 7 LBS [3.17kg]
Sizes Small, Medium, Large, XLarge
Colours Black, Lime, Turquoise, White
Rear Shock FOX RP23 [8.5" x 2.5"]
Bottom Bracket 73mm Shell
Rear Wheel 135mm Spacing QR / 142mm Spacing 12mm Axle
Front Derailleur Direct Mount
Build Kits Enduro, Race XT, Race X0/X9, Pro XTR

Frame Features
Switch Technology patent pending suspension system
Fully sealed eccentric system
Oversized pivot pins with Enduro Max bearings
Splined BB Shell accepts removable ISCG 03/05 tabs
Tapered Inset Head Tube (44mm/56mm)
Dropouts 12mm x 142 thru axle or 135mm QR
Post Mount rear brake tab
Internal cable routing on rear triangle
Custom chain-slap guards
Cable stops for height adjustable seatpost
Direct mount front derailleur

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